slain.” In the 36th verse we read, “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have cru cified, both Lord and Christ.” The people were convicted and they wanted to know what they could do. We be lieve that many of these men were saved. Many gladly received His Word and were baptized. The same day there were about 3,000 souls con verted. ' Q . Clearbrook, British Columbia, Canada — “Please explain John 17:20 and 24. Does the Lord actually pray for those who will believe in Him before they are saved?" A. John 17:20 reads, “Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word.” Verse 24, “Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am ; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovest me before the foundations of the world.” Yes, these verses do teach us that the Lord does actually pray for those who will believe in Him, before they are saved. We believe that all of us, be fore we ever came to trust Christ, had His prayers on our behalf. Our Lord Jesus Christ looked down all the centuries of time to pray for those of us who are now trusting in Him. What a wonderful blessed thought this is. It is not only humbling but it ought to call forth our daily adora tion. Q . Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada— “Why can’t Christians agree on how often the Lord’s Supper should be held in remembrance of His death?" A. We can agree to disagree on this particular point. Some like to meet together to observe the ordinance every Sunday. There is nothing wrong in that at all. Others do it the first Sunday of each month, while some only make it quarterly. There is ab solutely nothing wrong in any of these for there are no set rules given
Mr. Willis Toms (standing) Biota Col lege registrar and director of Admis sions in classroom scene. in Scripture as fa r as the frequency is concerned. The warnings are sound ed, however, relative to our attitude of mind and heart. It is a time of self-examination. Q . Newport, Washington — “Does God hear prayers of the unsaved Jews be cause they are His chosen people?" A. We do not believe that, in this dispensation, God hears the prayers of unsaved Jews merely because they are His chosen people. The middle wall of partition between Jew and Gentile has been broken down, and we are both to make a personal decision con cerning the Lord Jesus Christ. The saved stand before God in blessing, whether they be Jews or Gentiles. The same is true of the unsaved in judg ment. The only way a Jew can be heard in his prayer is through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank God for the many who have accepted the Saviour as their Messiah. Q . Berkeley, California — “Some time ago I requested discussion on II Tim othy 2:20. Can you please help me on this? It reads, 'But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, and some to dishonor.’ ” A. The apostle Paul is writing his last letter, this one to Timothy. He is giving some very practical advice on how Timothy, as a pastor of a church, is to conduct himself. Paul 16
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